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Spiny False Fiddleleaf

Hydrolea spinosa, Hydroleaceae

Zones
7–11
Layer
Shrub
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Fast

Guild Roles

Pollinator AttractorBeneficial Insect Habitat

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

High (established)High (fruiting)High (seedling)

Soil pH

5.5 – 8

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Lesser Water ParsnipBerula incisa
Pollinator Sharing
Variable-leaf MarshweedLimnophila heterophylla
Pest DeterrentBeneficial Insect Habitat

Uses

Functions

Water FiltrationErosion ControlHabitat CreationPollinator Support

Medicinal Uses

Wound HealingAnti-Inflammatory

Common Questions

What zones does Spiny False Fiddleleaf grow in?

Spiny False Fiddleleaf grows in USDA hardiness zones 7 through 11.

What are good companion plants for Spiny False Fiddleleaf?

Good companions for Spiny False Fiddleleaf include Lesser Water Parsnip, Variable-leaf Marshweed.

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